Forest Ecology
Predicting water stress in wild blueberries
Water is a major concern for Maine’s wild blueberry growers, because of the “wild” nature of the crop and unique […]
Getting on with the show on Cadillac Mountain
An update on the Cadillac Mountain Summit Restoration effort story + photos by Catherine Schmitt Over the centuries, the highest […]
A new season of science and wonder
This year, as part of the Landscape of Change project, we need everyone’s help documenting birds and pollinators (butterflies, […]
Forests of the world, in 3D
Schoodic Institute President & CEO Nicholas Fisichelli part of research team studying the structure of forests around the world Old […]
Acadia’s Science Legacy
Acadia National Park has a rich history of science, perhaps the most extensive legacy of study among early national parks. […]
Tree pests in Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
by Catherine Schmitt Tree pests and diseases present a serious and growing threat to forests across national parks. From fungi […]
Schoodic Summer Shorts
Our science continues, despite many challenges brought on by a global pandemic. Because so many campus events had to be […]
Small park, big climate
by Nick Fisichelli Acadia National Park includes about 50,000 acres of islands and peninsulas along the coast of Maine, with […]
Peter Nelson appointed as Forest Ecology Director
Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Nelson as Forest Ecology Director. Nelson […]
The 2020 field season is underway
The field season has begun! The Schoodic Institute Science & Education team welcomed two ecology technicians who started work on […]